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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 178.96 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 178.96 and 71.46 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 178.96 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/178.96 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 178.96 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 12,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788.48/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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